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How to Make Chunky Cheese Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cheese soup is a classic comfort food, perfect for cold, winter days when you want something warm and hearty to fill your belly. This recipe for chunky cheese soup is a twist on the traditional version, featuring a medley of chunky vegetables and tender chicken to make it a filling and complete meal. Packed with flavor and creamy, cheesy goodness, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
  • ½ cup diced carrots
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • ¼ cup chopped onions
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup cooked ham, cubed
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • In a large saucepan, mix the water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, salt and pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  • Mix the ham into the vegetable mixture.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the flour until smooth. Slowly pour in the milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in the Cheddar cheese until melted.
  • Mix the melted cheese mixture with the vegetable mixture and serve.

    • Nutrition

    281 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 58mg
    • Sodium: 874mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 290mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 385mg

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